Most people know about our five senses: taste, sight, smell, hearing, touch. But have you heard of the 8th sense, interoception, and its important role in toileting? Taste, sight, smell, hearing and touch are the five most commonly-known senses.…
We are proud to announce our new partnership with Essity. Through Essity’s Cushelle and Velvet brands, together we will shine a light on the importance of talking openly about good bladder and bowel health from birth. Look out for our…
An article this week by the BBC’s Newsround has highlighted the problems experienced by many students across the UK around access to their school toilets. In their report, Newsround talks to children and young people who have difficulties accessing toilets…
It’s #ChildrensArtWeek and we’d love to see your children’s artwork! How can children get involved? Here’s some ideas of what children can create: Download the colouring in templates here. It’s all about children being creative and having fun😊 What do…
This year’s World Bedwetting Week takes place from 5th – 11th June. The International Children’s Continence Society (ICCS) and the European Society for Paediatric Urology(ESPU) launched World Bedwetting Week (WBW) in 2015. World Bedwetting Week (WBW) takes place every year…
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children facing bowel and bladder challenges? ERIC, the Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity, is looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Board of Trustees as the…
Children starting reception is an anxious time for any parent. If they are not quite clean and dry, or they have a medical condition such as constipation it can feel overwhelmingly difficult. At ERIC we understand how challenging this can…
ERIC Young Champion Emily talks about her interesting body and how it can take a long time to get the diagnoses you need. My name is Emily, I’m 11 years old and I have been diagnosed with an overactive bladder and…
When Sarah first had problems with her bladder she went to see a community nurse. The nurse told her there was nothing wrong with her. [The community nurse] said that 99% of the time it’s to do with stress. She…
ERIC Young Champion Owain talks about his experiences of moving from primary to secondary school. I’m Owain and I have spina bifida, hydrocephalus and a neuropathic bladder and bowel. I self catheterise and have a Mic-Key button for bowel washouts. I…
